There's less stress for the Carolina Hurricanes in some regard, and that might be a good thing going into the final month of the season. The Detroit Red Wings might be more relaxed, as well, after finally breaking a slump and showcasing some rare offensive spark.

For the final time of the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes took on the Tampa Bay Lightning, this time at the Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes were looking for their fifth straight win, and the Lightning looking to complete the regular season sweep.

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Carolina scored the game’s first goal while shorthanded in the first period when forward Seth Jarvis’ shot on the rush made it 1-0 Hurricanes 4:29 into the game.

Former Carolina Hurricanes right wing Mikko Rantanen is enjoying his time with the Dallas Stars after being traded.

The Hurricanes, with Mikko Rantanen playing on the top line with Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis, edged the Boston Bruins on Thursday, Jarvis scoring the winning goal with 18.6 seconds left.

Just when you thought the saga between Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes was over, it sucks you right back in. The latest shot came from Canes head coach Rod Brind’Amour.